Corning theater group brings back variety show

Performance Saturday in Corning to include dance, comedy, improv

12:16 PM,
Mar. 8, 2013

Written by

Jeff Murray

It's been a long time since variety shows have thrived on television, but a Corning-based theater group wants to bring back - in a live format - the rapid-fire pace of shows like those hosted by Ed Sullivan and Carol Burnett.

Centre Stage Community Theatre is a local group that does most of its performances in the basement of the Corning Elks Club. Until now, its fare has consisted mostly of stage plays and improvisation.

But the group will perform a new style in a new venue Saturday evening. ...